United States Department of Agriculture patents. 2000 Apr. 25, no. 6,054,141, 5 p.
NALT Subjects:
insect pheromones sex pheromones synergists vinyl compounds chemical composition sex attractants synergism pheromone traps trapping insect pests patents USDA United States
Other Subjects:
6-vinyldecanal
Issue Date:
25-Apr-2000
Abstract:
Disclosed is the compound 6-vinyldecanal and its use as a sex pheromone synergist. The invention also includes a composition of matter, comprising 6-vinyldecanal and an agriculturally acceptable carrier. The invention further includes a composition suitable for attracting insects, comprising 6-vinyldecanal and an insect sex pheromone, as well as traps containing such a composition.
